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H.E. Williams Candy Co

Chesapeake • ★ 4.9 (244 Google reviews)

1919
Inside H.E. Williams Candy Co
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The Story

Step into a sweet-smelling wonderland and witness the candy-making process firsthand at this historic factory. The friendly owners and staff offer tours and delicious, inexpensive treats. Make sure to try their specialty hard candy and coconut squares, which bring back childhood memories for many.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • A Clarke

    ★ 5

    Great place to visit with the kids to see thale candy making process. Employees and owners are so welcoming. The candy is delicious and very inexpensive. This going to become an annual tradition for our family.

  • Natalie O'Conner

    ★ 5

    First of all, what a hidden GEM!!! We have lived in Portsmouth, and now Chesapeake since 2002....and NEVER knew about this place. What a shame with all those wasted years, lol. Onto the review! Nicest family you will ever meet! David gave my daughter & I a full tour, and we watched them make delicious peach 🍑 buds from start to finish 😋 even got to sample the coconut filling before it went inside. Small candy shop that really packs a punch with their old fashioned style of making candy and flavors. The candy is delicious, flavors authentic, and quite reasonable on prices, ESPECIALLY after y

  • S Hill

    ★ 5

    My daughter and I stopped in for her birthday. Upon walking in we were greeted with the sweet smell of candy and a smile. We were very surprised to find this is a small candy factory operating since 1919 that specializes in hard candy and coconut squares. Childhood memories of candy my grandparents used to share with us as kids flooded back and I knew I would be taking some home.We had the luxury of trying a fresh hot off the press peach flavor and instantly fell in love. Prices were beyond reasonable and I left with two boxes and a couple bags of other flavors. They also do candy tours! A gre

  • Shara Brown

    ★ 5

    Went here to buy some fresh ribbon candy for Christmas. Shipped it straight to MD and he enjoyed every last piece. They need to have online ordering and shipping. I will definitely be purchasing from them again.